Trucking Life · Dalton, GA · off I-75
17 years. Zero violations. Now I'm training the next generation.
A CDL school in Dalton, GA — built by a driver, funded by drivers, no games. ELDT-compliant CDL-A training on real trucks and real road, plus free tools for every driver already out there running.
CDL instructor & driver trainer
Limited Release
Founding Supporter T-Shirt
Only 49 shirts left
84K+
YouTube family
6
Free practice tests
52
Free guides
51
Founders backing the school
Pick your lane
Four ways to start
I want my CDL
ELDT-compliant CDL-A training on real trucks in Dalton, GA — applying is free and collects no payment.
CDL Pre-School
Prepare before CDL school. Learn the knowledge, expectations, and real-life preparation new drivers need before training begins.
Limited to the first 20 verified Founding Students
All 20 Founding Student spots are open
I drive and want free tools
The truck-stop directory, guaranteed parking, and a truck-legal trip planner — built for working drivers, free.
I want to learn the regs
Plain-English DOT guides verified against the eCFR, and free practice tests with the citation on every question.
I want to back the mission
Fund the school as a founder and put your name on the wall — or take the full drive through where this is all going.
The journey
The journey
01
Drove it
17 years on the road, zero violations
02
Taught it
CDL instructor & driver trainer
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Building it
Trucking Life Academy — Dalton, GA
Built by a driver, funded by drivers, no games.
Knowledge Center
Straight answers, no runaround
Free, driver-first guidance on regulations, hours, and building a trucking career. Written to be understood on a 30-minute break, not by a compliance lawyer.
DOT Guide
Plain-English FMCSA and 49 CFR reference, verified against the eCFR before it ships.
Open the guide →Hours of Service
The rules that keep your CDL clean — explained the way a driver actually needs them.
Learn HOS →Career Paths
OTR, regional, local, owner-operator — how the money and the life really compare.
Compare paths →Featured Practice Test
Pass the permit the first time
General Knowledge — free Study Mode
Every question is written against the current CDL manual and 49 CFR, with the citation attached. Miss one, see exactly why — the moment you answer. No account needed.
Apps & Tools
Tools that earn their keep
Practical driver tools — regulation lookup, DataQ challenges, and more — built to save you time, money, or your CDL.
Truck Parking
Stop circling for a spot
Finding safe, legal overnight parking shouldn't cost you an hour of drive time. Reserve a guaranteed spot ahead and park without the stress.
Find parkingBooks
Driver-built guides
Written by a driver, for drivers. No fluff — the stuff that keeps you legal, healthy, and earning.
Carnivore In The Truck
Eating for energy and health from the driver’s seat. Built for the road.
Get the book →The HOS Bible
Hours of Service, decoded. Keep your logbook — and your CDL — clean.
Get the book →17 Years, Zero Violations
The habits behind a clean record, from a driver who lived it.
Get the book →Trucking Life Store
Gear a driver actually recommends
Dash cams, 12V fridges, bunk upgrades, and road-tested trucker gear — hand-picked, with an honest reason for every pick.
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The Academy
CDL-A training that respects your time
Trucking Life Academy trains working drivers and career-changers in Dalton, GA. Built to reach the people corporate schools price out or pass over.
ELDT Compliant
Full 160-hour curriculum that meets the FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training standard.
See the curriculum →Real Equipment
Day-cab truck and 53-foot trailer. You train on what you’ll actually drive.
Tour the yard →Driver Instructors
Taught by working drivers, not classroom-only trainers. Road wisdom, not theory.
Meet the team →The Road Ahead
See where the whole road goes
A guided drive through everything Trucking Life is — the school, the tools, and the founders building it. Finish knowing exactly where you fit.
From the Channel
Trucking Life with Shawn
Regulation breakdowns, roadside reality, and the money side of driving — to 84K+ on YouTube and hundreds of thousands more across Facebook and TikTok.
Founders Wall
Help build the school
Every founder who backs Trucking Life Academy gets their name on the wall. This funds real drivers getting a real shot behind the wheel.
$12,060 raised
of $11,550 goal
FUNDED — THE WALL IS COMPLETE
100% funded
51 founders on the wall
Limited drop · Funds the school
Founding Member Shirt — only 100 made
Wear the mission. Fund the school.
Sponsors
Partner with the school
Trucking companies, suppliers, and local businesses can sponsor equipment, students, or the build itself — and reach a loyal driver audience while doing real good.